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Plans for new £137m Lochaber Hospital progress after government recognises need for new facility
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Swinney says ministers unlikely to have approved debt move: John Swinney has told Holyrood he cannot be certain ministers sanctioned the transfer of the £586m ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26615890.swinney-says-ministers-unlikely-approved-debt-move/
Rescue team called out to four incidents in one day on ‘record-breaking’ weekend: Volunteers with Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team helped with a missing person ...
news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/rescue-team-called-out-to-four-incidents-in-one-day-on-record-breaking-weekend
Lochaber guarantee linked to Jersey offshore company: Scotland's £586m taxpayer guarantee underpinning Sanjeev Gupta's Highland metals empire has been quietly ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26603868.lochaber-guarantee-linked-jersey-offshore-company/
Ministers award Gupta £2.3m grant despite court action: Scottish Forestry insists a £2.3m woodland grant to a Gupta-linked company remains valid even as ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26573336.ministers-award-gupta-2-3m-grant-despite-court-action/
Oluwagbemi Adegoke used another carer's ID for three months in order to work at a Lochaber care home. Read more: Fort William carer caught using someone else's identity to work shifts 👉 |~1~|
Troubled Dalzell steel plant buying slab from Kazakhstan: GFG Alliance has confirmed its Dalzell plant is sourcing steel from Kazakhstan while pension payments ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26491780.troubled-dalzell-steel-plant-buying-slab-kazakhstan/
SNP ministers urged to review all dealings with GFG Alliance: The Scottish Government is pursuing legal action against GFG Alliance over transactions at the ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26479238.snp-ministers-urged-review-dealings-gfg-alliance/
Scotland's rarest mountain woodlands get £108k lifeline in Lochaber: One of Scotland’s rarest habitats is set for recovery thanks to a funding award granted this ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26426095.scotlands-rarest-mountain-woodlands-get-108k-lifeline-lochaber/
Labrador rescued from Ben Nevis after ‘eating discarded cannabis’: Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team said it was called to help Tokyo last weekend
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/tokyo-dog-cannabis-ben-nevis-b3013652.html
With a population of only 20, Canna is the most fragile of Lochaber’s Small Isles 👇
Highland community could be next to reintroduce wild beavers: COMMUNITIES across Lochaber are being invited to discuss the possible reintroduction of beavers to ...
thenational.scot/news/26223521.highland-community-next-reintroduce-wild-beavers/
'Landmark moment' for new Highland hospital as planning approved: PLANS for a new modern hospital to meet the “evolving needs” of patients in the Highlands have ...
thenational.scot/news/26209594.landmark-moment-new-highland-hospital-planning-approved/
Leaders from Scotland’s busiest mountain rescue team are taking to the hills around Lochaber in an epic fundraising challenge to help buy vital life-saving ... Show more
Mr Grant has died aged 94. Read more: Daughter pays tribute to 'legendary' Lochaber fiddler Aonghas Grant 👉 |~1~|
Tributes paid to 'The Left-handed Fiddler of Lochaber': Aonghas Grant presented his pupils with a red tassel once they reached a certain standard.
heraldscotland.com/news/26118127.tributes-paid-the-left-handed-fiddler-lochaber/
Scottish Highlands 'should have dedicated government minister': Andrew Baxter the new MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch also revealed what his predecessor Kate ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26106299.scottish-highlands-dedicated-government-minister/
Liberal Democrats gain Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch from the SNP.
Andrew Baxter has been elected as the new MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch ... Show more
Scottish election live updates: Latest news from the north and north-east as polls close
Scottish election live updates: Latest news from the north and north-east as polls close
Andrew Baxter has called it a “new sort of political era in the Highlands” after the Lib Dems candidate won the Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch seat ... Show more
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Highland returning officer Derek Brown has opened the count in Inverness, where we're set to be in for a long day.
There are counts for three seats ... Show more
Scottish election live updates: Latest news from the north and north-east as polls close
Scottish election live updates: Latest news from the north and north-east as polls close
BREAKING: LibDem have won the constituency of Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch from SNP
Holyrood election 2026: Inside the knife-edge rural constituency that will be one of the most hotly-contested
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Lockdown star Louis the osprey returns to nest after being ‘feared dead’: Louis, the overdue osprey, finally appeared on his Lochaber nest on Friday evening
news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/lockdown-star-louis-the-osprey-returns-to-nest-after-being-feared-dead
Russell Crowe was pictured outside Morrisons in the Lochaber town this week. Read more: Award-winning actor takes break from filming to shop at Fort William supermarket 👉 |~1~|
Scottish election area 'most difficult to call' according to pollster: The constituency has been held by the SNP for the past 10 years but is an area that was ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26027885.scottish-election-area-most-difficult-call-according-pollster/
A young woman from the Highlands who has spent the past six months in a care home more than 100 miles from her family has launched a petition calling on health ... Show more
Gavin MacKinnon was found guilty after a trial at Oban Sheriff Court. Read more: Lochaber businessman found guilty of domestic abuse after vile messages to ex-partner 👉 |~1~|
Skye, Lochaber, and Badenoch 🗳️ It is set to be a crucial battleground, with a poll projecting just a two-point gap between the LibDems and the SNP in the ... Show more
Who could win in this crucial Highland battleground as Kate Forbes leaves?: WHAT do Scotland’s highest mountain, deepest loch, and longest glen have in common?
thenational.scot/news/26005222.skye-lochaber-badenoch-win-scottish-elections/
Shinty round-up: Kinlochshiel edge Lochaber as Skye boss voices frustrations over refereeing decisions
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Planning bid submitted for new Fort William hospital: NHS Highland has announced two significant milestones in the development of the new Lochaber Hospital ...
heraldscotland.com/news/25895360.planning-bid-submitted-new-fort-william-hospital/
A school in the Highlands have paid tribute to one of their pupils who died in a car accident over the weekend.
Police were called to Corpach ... Show more
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Six rescued from Ben Nevis and Aonach Mor during strong winds and avalanches: Three of the rescues happened simultaneously during deep snow and challenging ...
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Tourists used 'Highlands as a toilet' over 6000 times in 2025: TOURISTS used the Highlands as a “toilet” more than 6000 times last year as the council warns it's ...
thenational.scot/news/25857648.tourists-used-highlands-toilet-6000-times-2025/
Residents in a tiny Highland community have been left without a clean water supply for the past eight years.
They’ve been forced to rely on bottled water with ... Show more
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'The SNP has failed to grasp urgency of depopulation': The Herald asked each of the four election candidates for the Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch constituency ...
heraldscotland.com/news/25797868.the-snp-failed-grasp-urgency-depopulation/
'After growing up in two big cities, I landed myself a job at an outdoor centre and fell in love with the slower pace of life here in Fort ... Show more
Dad whose son died in Lochaber crash calls for restrictions on newly qualified drivers.
Alan Knox's son, Lewis, was one of three teenagers who died on ... Show more
Dad whose son died in Lochaber crash calls for restrictions on newly qualified drivers
Dad whose son died in Lochaber crash calls for restrictions on newly qualified drivers
Two walkers rescued after suffering from exhaustion near Ben Nevis summit: Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team were deployed to the scene on Friday afternoon.
news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/two-walkers-rescued-after-suffering-from-exhaustion-near-ben-nevis-summit
Stella McCartney embroiled in otter row over plans for 'luxury' Scots home : A bitter row has erupted following plans by Stella McCartney to build a £5million ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/stella-mccartney-embroiled-otter-row-36532727
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Ashni Singh : Joined the wonderful residents as we flipped the switch and watched the Christmas tree come alive at Lochaber Play Park, Region Six this evening ... Show more
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This resident of Lochaber Village, West Canje, Berbice, is elated about the wave of development his community has seen since the Dr Irfaan Ali–led PPP/C ... Show more
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The Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, and Parliamentary Secretary, Hon. Thandi McAllister, will be at the Lochaber Ballfield tomorrow at 08:00 ... Show more
Deadline looms in search for architect to design Harry Potter viaduct visitor centre
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A82 closed after rush hour crash as drivers urged to avoid area: Emergency services were called following a crash north of Spean Bridge in Lochaber on Friday.
news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/a82-closed-after-rush-hour-crash-as-drivers-urged-to-avoid-area
Highland holiday lets restriction plan sparks backlash: Lochaber has a higher rate of properties being used as short term lets, relative to Highland as a whole ...
heraldscotland.com/news/25594813.curbs-short-term-lets-introduced-third-area/
Deadline looms in search for architect to design Harry Potter viaduct visitor centre
architectsjournal.co.uk/competitions/deadline-looms-in-search-for-architect-to-design-harry-potter-viaduct-visitor-centre
Highlands 'Parallel Roads of Lochaber' given greater protection: The strange marks in the land were laid down thousands of years ago
heraldscotland.com/news/25578444.highlands-parallel-roads-lochaber-given-greater-protection/
Scottish steelworks to restart with warship supply contract: The Scottish Government has confirmed that Liberty Steel Dalzell, currently the UK’s only plate mill ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/scottish-steelworks-to-restart-with-warship-supply-contract/
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'Five new Edinburghs': Energy cost of AI data centres proposed in capital is equivalent to five new cities of same size
While their friends wanted to be footballers or movie stars, Jamie Manson has always had a different “calling in life”.
We speak to Lochaber’s leading ... Show more
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Lochaber will be the epicentre of Gaelic language celebrations for the next nine days as the Royal National Mòd began yesterday
👉 https://www.thenational ... Show more
Lochaber Mod 2025: Cathy MacDonald shares her joy for Gaelic music on BBC Alba: Broadcaster Cathy will be enjoying every note of the mod.
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Scots pensioner lost for eight days on Highland hillwalk 'almost gave up' before rescue
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-pensioner-reported-missing-person-36042706
A830 crash: Major road in Lochaber closed following 'serious' late night crash - drivers told to avoid area
scotsman.com/news/a830-crash-lochaber-road-closed-5293387
Dàimh singer's pride at National Royal Mòd opportunity: It has been nine years since Dàimh last performed at the Royal National Mòd but lead vocalist Ellen ...
heraldscotland.com/news/25438053.daimh-singers-pride-national-royal-mod-opportunity/
Support is being offered to youngsters in Lochaber after three teenage boys were killed in a one-vehicle crash in the West Highlands.
Fergus Ward ... Show more
Two numbers are key when it comes to talking about modern-day Glenfinnan – 118 and 600,000
The first is the population of the Lochaber hamlet ... Show more
BREAKING: SNP Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to quit Holyrood at next election
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Stunning Scottish village seen in Harry Potter and James Bond films named among UK's best hidden gems
dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/stunning-scottish-village-seen-harry-35622843
Body found amid Lochaber police search for missing Swiss national, 65: Police have notified the family of Bernard Trottet.
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6770418/bernard-trottet-missing-lochaber/
Osprey chick hatches for first time this year in Scottish forest: The first osprey chick of the season hatched in Lochaber over the weekend.
heraldscotland.com/news/25190041.osprey-chick-hatches-first-time-year-scottish-forest/
Shocking moment lamb is snatched by sea eagle in Lochaber as crofters say birds are out of control
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6739013/lochaber-lamb-sea-eagle/
Shocking moment lamb is snatched by sea eagle in Lochaber as crofters say birds are out of control
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6739013/lochaber-lamb-sea-eagle/
Tribute: Grandma Chrissie MacEachen the Gaelic singer who taught choir in Lochaber for 26 years
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6738750/obituary-chrissie-maceachen-gaelic-singer-lochaber/
Woman and dog injured in ‘targeted attack’ in South Lanarkshire as police launch hunt for Kia
news.stv.tv/west-central/woman-and-dog-injured-in-targeted-attack-in-south-lanarkshire-as-police-launch-hunt-for-kia
Climber, 22, dies after fall on Ben Nevis despite overnight search operation: Rescue teams were called on Saturday evening to assist two fallen climbers in the ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6724387/climber-dies-ben-nevis/
Lockdown star Louis the osprey returns to nest after illness: His mate Dorcha also arrived at the nest at Loch Arkaig Pine Forest in Lochaber.
news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/lockdown-star-louis-the-osprey-returns-to-nest-after-illness
Injured dog rescued by Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team after ‘significant’ fall at Glen Dessary
news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/injured-dog-rescued-by-lochaber-mountain-rescue-team-after-significant-fall-at-glen-dessary
'Lochaber no more. Sutherland no more. Young Scots heading abroad to find their fortune – or, at least, more fortune than at home – is a recurring ... Show more
Obituary: Morag Maclachalainn Fraser esteemed Fort William hospital matron: Morag Fraser, née Maclachlainn, was born on the Isle of Mull and dedicated her life ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/obituaries/6709096/obituary-morag-maclachalainn-fraser-belford-hospital-matron/
Lochaber Live to return in 2025 - first acts announced: Popular music festival Lochaber Live is set to return to Fort William in 2025, with tickets going on sale ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/entertainment/6702537/lochaber-live-2025-tickets-fort-william/
Is this Lochaber cake the best in Scotland?: Social media influencer Emily in Scotland has described a Lochaber bakery as having the 'best cake in ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6699055/lochaber-bakery-stiff-peaks-ballachullish/
Body found in search for person missing near Fort William: A body has been found in the search for someone who 'entered Loch Linnhe' in Lochaber ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6644581/fort-william-missing-lochaber-body/
Paid articlePaywall Christmas party interrupted as RAF and mountain rescue save injured walker in Glen Etive
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Search at first light for person missing near Fort William: A search for a person who has gone missing near Fort William got under way at first light this ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6644052/missing-person-fort-william-coastguard/
Paid articlePaywall Fort William nursery staff failed to notice child had knife in mouth as inspectors witness incidents with 'potential to cause serious harm'
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6636873/sgoil-araich-ghaidhlig-loch-abar-nursery-fort-william/
Paid articlePaywall Scottish Highland landowners seek revival of area larger than Edinburgh: A GROUP of Highland landowners are looking to “reawaken the landscape” across an area of ...
thenational.scot/news/24763503.scottish-highland-landowners-seek-revival-area-larger-edinburg/
Passengers on 'Harry Potter' Jacobite steam train 'dreaded' return journey: Photos of West Highland scenery ruined by “filthy” windows
scotsman.com/news/transport/jacobite-west-coast-railways-mallaig-lochaber-chamber-commerce-4879470
